Lead Carpenter

Arizmendi Construction Cooperative in search of Lead Carpenter (oakland downtown)

compensation: $45/hr
employment type: full-time

Arizmendi Construction is a construction cooperative serving the greater East Bay. We are active in several different areas of construction, from repairs, to remodels, to additions on existing structures and new ADUs. As an organization we strive to include folks who have traditionally been marginalized in our workplace while also providing quality craftsmanship to our clients. We operate as a worker owned cooperative, which allows our members to be part of a democratically organized workplace which we believe provides greater satisfaction to both our clients and cooperative members. We have several large upcoming projects and are seeking to expand our member base. Please find our job description listed below and respond if interested.

Job Description

Our construction cooperative is looking for an experienced lead carpenter to join our team. We offer a diverse work environment, from repairs to remodels and new construction, so we are looking for someone who is familiar with all trades and phases of construction. The ideal candidate will have his or her own truck and tools, and be willing to travel to our job sites in the greater east bay. In addition, the ideal candidate currently holds a valid general contractor’s license, though not necessary to apply.

Responsibilities and duties:

– Run a job start to finish, from bidding, to construction, to post-job evaluation, coordinating with the awesome team of cooperative workers and between job sites: smoothly coordinating through clearly communicating time and material budgets to the team, and smooth scheduling of materials, workers, subs, client decision making timelines, and any regulatory agencies. Ideal for someone who doesn’t like the hierarchical workplace and likes to treat and be treated as equals, with everyone acting together for the benefit of the whole.
-Read and interpret architectural and structural plans
-Provide estimates to clients regarding scope of work and tentative cost in conjunction with our admin team
-Provide clear direction and mentorship to carpenter’s apprentices on job sites
-Be willing to climb ladders and carry up to 60lbs at a time
-Evaluate and purchase materials for use onsite
-Work efficiently in the field in cooperation with other members
-Complete change order requests, project management duties, and other paperwork in a timely manner.
-Respond to emails and other communications in a timely manner
-Attend coop general meetings and participate in meeting processes

Qualifications and skills:

– Minimum 2-5 year experience as a lead carpenter
– Extensive knowledge of power tools
– Ability to communicate clearly and receive feedback from other coop members
– Knowledge of local building codes
– Clear desire to work within a cooperative setting
– Ability to communicate in a professional manner with clients both in person and by email
– Desired: Current general contractor’s license valid in the state of CA